Evelyn Rose
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a blast from the past, assuming you can find an original bottle. The original Evelyn Rose garnered effusive praise as a classic, pure rose, but the later reformulations are a point of contention. Most fans agree: the newer versions are a shadow of their former self.
This is a simple, delicate floral crowd-pleaser that delivers exactly what it promises: pure, unadulterated rose, wet and fresh. If you want a complex, challenging rose, look elsewhere - but if you want to smell like you've bathed in rose petals, this is your jam.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 1% |
| Floral | 48% | 52% |
| Fruity | 11% | 0% |
| Green | 15% | 21% |
| Sweet | 23% | 16% |
| Warm | 5% | 0% |
| Woody | 2% | 1% |
| Earthy | 4% | 3% |
| Animalic | 4% | 12% |
| Fresh | 18% | 20% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and 'clean' feeling make it perfect for office wear and casual settings, as many reviewers attest. While pleasant for a date, it might lack the 'oomph' for a formal event, and its delicate nature isn't suited for sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, light profile makes it suitable for casual wear or even a post-workout refresh, but its limited longevity and soft sillage mean it won't overwhelm in an office setting. For dates and formal events, it's perhaps a bit too subtle to make a statement, often being described as a bath product for personal enjoyment rather than a full-fledged fragrance.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Floral, Green accords and Rose, Green notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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